Published January 20. 2021 11:37AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
With the new guidelines from the commonwealth, Pennsylvania business were allowed to reopen Jan. 4 to serve up to 50 percent of building capacity. The reopening, a return to the rules in place on Dec. 11, 2020, was a blessing to local restaurants, gyms and organizations which rely on in-person business to stay in the black.
Restaurants which were restricted to take out or delivery could see a return of customers eating inside.
Gyms that were closed completely could now allow members and guests to hit the racks or cardio equipment once again.
Some locally owned businesses include Chris’ Diner, 5635 W. Tilghman St., and The Fitness Plaza, 1124 Glenlivet Drive, both in Upper Macungie Township; the Trivet Restaurant, 4549 W. Tilghman St., and the Parkland Restaurant, 2702 Walbert Ave., both in South Whitehall Township.
ABOVE: George Kirkopoules, owner of Chris' Diner, Upper Macungie Township, is pleased to be offering in-house dining once again.
George and Gabriella Snyder, of Allentown, were enjoying a breakfast on Jan. 6 at Chris' Diner, Upper Macungie.
The Liebenguth family, Scott, Linda, Owen and Amber, of Fogelsville, were having breakfast Jan. 6 at Chris' Diner.
Chris' Diner server Gloria Sokalsky is glad to be back at work.
LEFT: A 1974 emigre from Greece, Chris Kirkopoules opened Chris' Diner in 1978. He is joined by host Jillian Barnes, third shift supervisor. PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND
Rick Seabourne, president of The Fitness Plaza, Upper Macungie Township, and Front Desk Manager Sandy Shablin, are happy to have clients back following the December 2020 shutdown of businesses that cater to in-house activities.
Paul Jarrett of Macungie improves his muscle tone with hand weights at The Fitness Plaza, 1124 Glenlivet Drive, Upper Macungie.
Kelsey and Jake Beebe of New Tripoli, and Lamar Madtes, of Breinigsville, work on their cardiac fitness at The Fitness Plaza, Upper Macungie Township.
